Sep. 10 3:39 PM PT4:39 PM MT5:39 PM CT6:39 PM ET22:39 GMT6:39 3:39 PM MST4:39 PM CST5:39 PM EST2:39 UAE (+1)00:3918:39 ET5:39 PM CTNaN:� - According to The Arizona Republic, Booker, who underwent surgery on his right hand during the offseason, is set to play in Wednesday's opener against the Mavericks.Analysis: This is a bit of a pleasant surprise for owners considering Booker, the Suns' leading scorer at 24.9 points per game last season, wasn't expected to be ready for the start of the season.

July 7 8:14 PM PT9:14 PM MT10:14 PM CT11:14 PM ET3:14 GMT11:14 8:14 PM MST9:14 PM CST10:14 PM EST7:14 UAE (+1)05:1423:14 ET10:14 PM CTNaN:� - The Suns and Booker have agreed to a five-year, $158 max extension that will keep the high-scoring guard under contract through the 2023-2024 season.Analysis: The 13th overall pick of the 2016 draft, Booker has averaged 19.8 points per game over his first three seasons and averaged a career-high 24.9 points while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range in 2017-18. Even with the arrival of No. 1 overall pick DeAndre Ayton, Booker should have no problem getting shots or providing fantasy value through the length of the deal provided he stays healthy.